Unified Response Emerges as New Mexico Becomes a Regional Hub for Abortion Expansion By Bud Shaver, Albuquerque, N.M. -- In a decisive response to the rapid expansion of abortion in New Mexico, pro-life leaders from across the state gathered on April 10, 2026, to sign a formal Unity Agreement, launching the Spiritual Defense Coalition. Convened by the Knights of Columbus and inspired by a proven model in Iowa, the coalition brings together organizations, churches, and leaders under a shared commitment to stand in unity, speak with clarity, and take coordinated action. More than 500 supporters joined via livestream, signaling growing concern over the direction of abortion policy in New Mexico. A STATE AT A CROSSROADS The coalition forms at a time when:
“AN ANSWER TO PRAYER” Bennie Gonzales of the Knights of Columbus, who helped initiate and organize the coalition, described the formation as both urgent and providential: “This is really an answer to a lot of prayers,” said Gonzales. His remarks underscore the spiritual foundation behind the coalition’s formation, as leaders across denominations and organizations move toward sustained collaboration. “A TURNING POINT FOR NEW MEXICO”Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico, a fifteen-year pro-life missionary in the state, framed the moment with urgency and spiritual clarity: “This is a turning point. For too long, New Mexico has allowed abortion expansion to grow unchecked—without accountability, without transparency, and without unity in response,” said Shaver. THE UNITY AGREEMENT At the center of this effort is a formal, signed Unity Agreement—a binding commitment before God and one another to move forward together. The agreement declares that signatories:
It concludes with a clear and unifying standard: “Until every child in our state is welcomed, protected, and loved.” UNITY WITH PURPOSE — NOT JUST SYMBOLIC This agreement marks a shift from fragmented efforts to coordinated statewide action:
The coalition draws directly from Iowa’s model, where unified leadership helped drive measurable reductions in abortion and major policy changes. WHAT COMES NEXT Coalition leaders outlined immediate priorities:
Shaver emphasized the urgency moving forward: “Unity is not the finish line—it’s the starting point. The policies shaping New Mexico right now are not neutral—they are actively transforming our state into a hub for abortion. We will respond—with truth, with persistence, and together.” A DEFINING MOMENT With abortion expansion accelerating and national trends moving in the same direction, organizers say this coalition represents a critical turning point for New Mexico. What was signed is not symbolic—it is a commitment to sustained, unified action. Tara Shaver is directing supporters across the state: “The more people understand what is happening in our state, the better,” said Shaver. Read the Full Unity Agreement & Original Signing Release: About the New Mexico Spiritual Defense Coalition The New Mexico Spiritual Defense Coalition is a grassroots alliance of pro-life organizations, parishes, churches, Knights of Columbus councils, and communities of faith across New Mexico, united by a signed commitment to defend all innocent human life from the moment of conception and to support the life-affirming alternatives that serve women, children, and families. Convened and facilitated by the Knights of Columbus, the coalition draws direct inspiration from the Iowa Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders. For more information, visit ProLifeNM.com.
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